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South Carolina / Department of Social Services

Agency file

Department of Social Services

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Social Services delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.

In 2026, this agency had 2,550 employees with median total compensation of $55,264; the highest distinct record was $250,000.

Year
2026
Employees
2,550
Median total
$55,264
Highest record
$250,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$50,000$112,200+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,550 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($55,264) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$61,290 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$52,843
$53,372
$55,264
$60,696
$78,220

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $78,220 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $52,843. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Case Worker I
1,185 · $53,638
Case Worker II
388 · $58,708
Program Manager I
111 · $75,204
Case Worker III
75 · $70,890

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 53

Madelon Scott

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Madelon Scott works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Madelon earned $53,107 in 2026.

Charli Hembree

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Charli Hembree serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Timothy Wines

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Timothy Wines holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Sarah Townsend

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Sarah Townsend holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Danielle Wood

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Danielle Wood is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Talyric Toney

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Talyric Toney serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Savoz Strong

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Savoz Strong holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Tashema Utsey

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Tashema Utsey holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Tameka Gray

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Tameka Gray works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Tameka earned $53,107 in 2026.

Hailey Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Hailey Johnson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Phillip Reta

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Phillip Reta is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Angel Brace

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Angel Brace is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Talyn Gilbert

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Talyn Gilbert serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Tiffany Jackson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Tiffany Jackson is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Shana Mccullough

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Shana Mccullough holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

India Able

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

India Able holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Brandon Grauert

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Brandon Grauert works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Brandon earned $53,107 in 2026.

Allison Crapps

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Allison Crapps is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Sydney Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Sydney Johnson is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Destiny Glenn

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Destiny Glenn works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Destiny earned $53,107 in 2026.

De'Ja Marshall

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

De'Ja Marshall works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. De'Ja earned $53,107 in 2026.

A'Briana Metze

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, A'Briana Metze serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Avery Greer

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Avery Greer holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Olivia Goodwin

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Olivia Goodwin is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Coraarianna Stevenson Smith

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Coraarianna Stevenson Smith serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Kizzy Thompson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Kizzy Thompson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Shawntagea Mack

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Shawntagea Mack serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Shania Peterson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Shania Peterson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Shania earned $53,107 in 2026.

Donald Owens Ii

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Donald Owens Ii is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Tyone Archie

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Tyone Archie works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Tyone earned $53,107 in 2026.

Mikayla Hulsey

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Mikayla Hulsey holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Nikolas Ignacio

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Nikolas Ignacio works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Nikolas earned $53,107 in 2026.

Gracey Colombo

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Gracey Colombo works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Gracey earned $53,107 in 2026.

Chasity Mitchell

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Chasity Mitchell works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Chasity earned $53,107 in 2026.

Brandon Cornwell

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Brandon Cornwell holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Talia Pollard

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Talia Pollard serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Walela Mcdaniel

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Walela Mcdaniel is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Lauren Burns

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Lauren Burns works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Lauren earned $53,107 in 2026.

David Reed

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

David Reed is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Katheren Smith

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Katheren Smith works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Katheren earned $53,107 in 2026.